The project consists of three main phases:
- Networking
- Development of the SMITE Web node
- Training & Dissemination
The Networking Phase aims at the creation of the local market groups that will benefit from the operation of the Web node. The main goals of the Networking phase are:
- The identification of the local market groups in terms of:
- existing market groups at the participating counties
- potential users
- potential bodies that could assist in the dissemination of project activities and outputs
- The establishent of networking activities among the targeted SMEs from the one part and the interested local consultants from the other part.
- The enhancement of networking capabilities among the users through the formulation of a network of consultants able to assist and provide their expertise to the interested SMEs.
The Development Phase is aiming at the creation of the SMITE Web node and includes the following main tasks:
- Design and development of the Web node
- Collection of information and data related to the system modules
- Development of case studies demonstrating the system functionalities
- Provision of update and extension mechanisms ensuring the system sustainability
The Training & Dissemination Phase is an important step for the project promotion at the end-users level. It includes:
- Training on the Web node operation
- Organisation of events at country level for the promotion of the system functionalities and project results
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